# Fiery Feeds vs Bulletin

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bulletin at free with in-app purchases against Fiery Feeds's subscription. Bulletin also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Fiery Feeds's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 42%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fiery Feeds sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bulletin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fiery Feeds holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 190 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Fiery Feeds's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bulletin's.

Fiery Feeds ships an update weekly, Bulletin every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fiery Feeds | Bulletin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fiery-feeds-rss-reader/id1158763303/reviews)** | [4.2 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletin-rss-news-reader/id6476572500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **469** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 499 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Burgstaller](https://appshunter.io/developer/383916386) | [Pixelfolio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533949185) |

## What reviewers say

### Fiery Feeds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fiery-feeds-rss-reader/id1158763303)

A powerful and customizable RSS reader and read-it-later client that syncs with various services. It offers advanced features like smart views, text extraction for offline reading, and home widgets for quick access to articles.

**Highlights:** Smart Views for filtering articles, Full text extraction for offline reading, Home widgets for article display, Customizable themes and fonts, Keyboard shortcut support, Safari extension for subscriptions and saving

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fiery Feeds Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Fiery Feeds Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Fiery Feeds Pro | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Fiery Feeds Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Fiery Feeds Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Fiery Feeds Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💡 Excellent feature set
- 👍 Responsive developer support
- 👍 Great integration with various services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and syncing issues
- 🔋 High CPU usage and battery drain
- 👎 Complicated settings for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent article rendering
- Issues with OPML file import
- Syncing problems with certain services

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search functionality
- Better handling of read/unread articles
- Apple Watch support


### Bulletin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletin-rss-news-reader/id6476572500)

This app uses AI to summarize news articles from your RSS feeds, allowing you to quickly grasp key information. It offers a customizable reading experience with features like dark mode, adjustable text, and organization tools. Save articles for later and sync across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** AI-powered article summaries, Customizable RSS feed management, Read later functionality, Dark mode and appearance options, Cross-device sync with iCloud, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Bulletin Pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bulletin Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 🤖 AI-powered article summaries
- 🔄 Cross-device iCloud syncing
- 📱 Universal app across Apple ecosystem
- ➕ Ability to import custom RSS feeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📺 Apple TV app non-functional (stuck on loading screen)
- ⌚ Apple Watch app broken (loading screen issues)
- 💰 High subscription cost for features
- 🔗 Website links fail to load properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing feeds
- App crashes when pasting URLs
- App crashes when adjusting settings
- Apple Watch app stuck on loading screen
- Apple TV app stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Font size adjustment capability
- Category customization on Apple TV
- Safari Reader view integration
- Like/dislike article feedback system
- Summary length customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fiery Feeds free?

Fiery Feeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bulletin free?

Bulletin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fiery Feeds or Bulletin?

Fiery Feeds is rated higher. Fiery Feeds averages 4.5 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Bulletin averages 4.2 from 190 ratings.

### Do Fiery Feeds or Bulletin have ads?

Neither Fiery Feeds nor Bulletin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fiery Feeds or Bulletin?

Fiery Feeds ships an update weekly, and Bulletin every 4 days. Most recently, Fiery Feeds was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bulletin on October 24, 2026.

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